A weekly informal worship particularly for families and children and those looking for more informality.

This service will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, songs and prayers.

Everyone is welcome

Traditional weekly service with Holy Communion twice a month (1st and 3rd Sundays), others Service of the Word.
This service will include reading(s) from Scripture, a sermon and prayers of intercession.

All welcome.

A Cafe with tea/coffee, pastries, toast in a relaxed atmosphere with music.

there are toys/activities for younger people - unfortunately Toddler Tunes is suspended at this time

Everyone is welcome

A drop - in for youngsters in years 7 upwards with games, crafts, chat, food, drinks

Holy Communion in church.
This worship will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, and prayer.

Everyone welcome.

The reflection focuses on a specific topic (such as a bible passage) and reflects on their meaning in the context of the love of God.
The time of reflection will usually be followed by Compline.

The office of Compline is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. The service can include psalms, bible readings, prayers and closes with a blessing.

Everyone is welcome.
part of this service is usually livestreamed each week
We will not be live-streaming for several weeks from 20 Feb - so please join us in church

Please note: St Ed’s has the following licences to support all our livestream services/activities
CCLI 184420
Streaming Licence 333710
Music Reproduction Licence 184420
SongSelect®Advanced

A time to craft with other like-minded people.
Bring you own activity - this can be anything – art or craft - you fancy doing.
Coffee and tea are provided. Cost £3.

Everyone is welcome

A quiet service to mark Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week.with a friendly and welcoming congregation.

This service will include reading(s) from Scripture, a sermon and prayers of intercession.

Everyone is welcome

An informal worship to mark Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. This service is particularly for families and children and those looking for more informality.

This service will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, songs and prayers.

Everyone is welcome

A traditional service of communion with hymns and the distribution of Palm Crosses to mark Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week.

This service will include reading(s) from Scripture, a sermon and prayers of intercession.

All welcome
This service will be livestreamed

A service of Holy Communion to remember the events of the Last Supper and Jesus' betrayal.

All welcome

An informal worship particularly for families and children and those looking for more informality.
As we remember that Jesus went to the Cross in pure, selfless, love for us.
In this service i we remember that in the turmoil and suffering of the world Jesus offers us rescue, and certain hope. He has conquered sin and overcome death.

This service will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, songs and prayers.

Everyone is welcome

A short time of celebration at Jesus’ rising from the dead.
exact start time to be confirmed - will be early morning
A welcome

A celebration of Jesus' Resurrection and hope for our world, with music, readings and a craft activity, This service is particularly for families and children and those looking for more informality.

Everyone is welcome

A special celebration of Easter Day and the risen Christ.

This is a short form of worship which will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, song and prayer.

This service will be live-streamed via the St Edmund's facebook page.

Please join (digitally) with us at this time if you are able
– or you can watch later when you have an opportunity to do so.

A traditional service of holy communion to celebrate Jesus' Resurrection and hope for our world.

This service will include reading(s) from Scripture, a sermon and prayers of intercession.

All welcome

This service will be livestreamed from various venues, including St Ed's and St Peter's or outside a church building – in people’s homes, in the open, somewhere around the benefice.

This is a short form of worship which will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, song and prayer.

This service will be live-streamed via the St Edmund's facebook page.
Please note sometimes we will use a pre-recorded service rather than streaming live.

Please join (digitally) with us at this time if you are able
– or you can watch later when you have an opportunity to do so.

We will have all our usual stalls: cakes, hot and cold drinks, BBQ food, Beer Tent, crafts , Bric-a-brac, toys, Preloved2Reloved clothing, bottle tombola and raffle.

There will also be competitions, games and Live Music.

We will be collecting items for the Fair after Easter - when items can be left in church.

There is a sign up sheet at the back of church if you are able to help on a stall on the day or with setting up or clearing up at the end.

all welcome

Please book the date and, if possible, offer to help for an hour – or more!
Help will also be needed for the set-up on 5th May.

Meeting to elect the churchwardens
Nomination forms to be at the back of church from mid March and must be returned to Rev Paul before the meeting starts.

Proposed Agenda
1. Prayer and Welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of the previous meeting (2024)
4. Election of Church Wardens

Please note: All appointments are subjected to our safeguarding processes.
This means that candidates who are successful in an election at the annual meeting will have their appointment confirmed once appropriate checks have been carried out.

Meeting to elect (as necessary) deanery synod members, PCC members, present Annual Report and the Accounts for 2024.
Nomination forms will be at the back of church from mid March and must be returned to Rev Paul before the meeting starts.
note: this meeting follows the Parishioner's (Vestry) meeting.

Proposed AGENDA
Prayers and welcome
1. Apologies for absence
2. Outstanding matters arising from 2024 APCM
3. Rector’s Report
4. Finance/Treasurer’s Report
5. Reports
5.1 Confirm current Electoral Roll figures (Electoral Roll to be renewed in 2025)
5.2 Answer any questions raised on the 2024 Annual Report
6. Elections of Deanery synod members (if necessary)
7. Elections to PCC
8. Any other business

Please note: All appointments are subjected to our safeguarding processes.
This means that candidates who are successful in an election at the annual meeting will have their appointment confirmed once appropriate checks have been carried out. Checks will include, as appropriate, an interview, DBS check and completion of some (online) training.
Electoral roll note: the electoral roll needs to be renewed in 2025. forms are in church - once completed please return to St Ed's.

Gathering together - we will bring the livestream team into the 11.15am service

This is a short form of worship which will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, song and prayer. The service may include Holy communion.

please come along if you are able - All welcome

or join the live-stream via the St Edmund's facebook page.

Please join (digitally) with us at this time if you are able
– or you can watch later when you have an opportunity to do so.

A song from the livestream team - this is pre-recorded

Please join (digitally) with us at this time if you are able
– or you can watch later when you have an opportunity to do so.

A Service of the word in church.
This worship will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, and prayer.

Everyone welcome.